2014 Moms' Picks: Best potty chairs

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2014 Moms' Picks: The votes are in

Overwhelmed by choice? Not surprising, given how big the baby products market is. To determine the best of what's out there, we asked the experts: moms. The BabyCenter Moms' Picks Awards are the result of a survey of more than 4,200 moms, who rated dozens of baby and toddler products on quality, value, ease of use, and style. Before you head to the store, find out what other moms had to say.

A minimalist, ergonomic design makes this potty a parent favorite. It came in second overall and earned high marks for ease of use, durability, and looks. Moms applauded the backrest, which makes for comfortable sitting, and how light it is to move from place to place (a lot keep an extra one in the car for potty training emergencies). Moms of boys also appreciated the generous splash guard.

Cost: $23

What moms say

"Easy to use. Easy to clean. No distracting, unnecessary features."

"I love that it has a back so children can sit more comfortably, especially if they are bigger. I love the clean simple lines. And I love the removable bowl – easy cleaning."

This seat won overall and took first place in most of the other categories too. Moms appreciate its size and simplicity and the fact that your kiddo's waste goes directly into the toilet, allowing you to avoid the dump-and-clean portion of potty training. Also great: Kids can put it on and remove it themselves using the handy rubber ring.

Cost: $30 to $35

What moms say

"This is nice and small, and you don't have to clean a potty after every use."

"I love this product. This was probably our single best baby purchase after diapers."

This throne of a potty has a second life: Once kids get a little bigger, the seat fits on top of a standard toilet and the rest works as a step stool. Moms say their toddlers love the "reward" music after they go, though some report it's so sensitive to moisture it can randomly play the tune on humid days.

Cost: $19

What moms say

"I love this potty chair – we've actually had two of them. It isn't covered in characters or other fussy decorations, but looks just special enough to make a toddler excited to have her very own potty."

"This was the only thing that would work for my third child. He loved the music that played when he went."

A modern classic, more of our moms use this than any other potty. It won them over with its low price and ease of use – it has a backrest and a large splash guard, and it's affordable enough to keep a few throughout the house.

Cost: $11

What moms say

"My kids loved this, and it made potty training much easier."

"For my little boy, this is perfect. It keeps the pee-pee in the potty."

"It's low frills, and it gets the job done."

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Discover all our real-mom product recommendations

You'll find a complete overview of BabyCenter's Moms' Picks winners in our 2014 Moms' Picks guide, including all the products that were nominated for the best-of-the-best voting.

If you'd like to submit a product for consideration for a review or for next year's Moms' Picks voting, find out how on our Products & Gear guidelines page.

Finally, if you're expecting and want to know what you'll need and why – from big ticket items like strollers and highchairs to the little things you'll need for diapering and feeding – visit our ultimate baby registry checklist.

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